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Tectonics Slowdown
Some researchers think plate tectonics may have come to a stop at different times in the past.
Health Quartet
Researchers identify four health habits that correlate with a longer lifespan.
World’s Darkest Material
Scientists have invented a material three times darker than the previous world record.
Memory Roundup
Our memory is closely linked to our imagination; and daytime naps help us remember what we learn.
Diamond Fingerprinting
Scientists are using phosphorescence to authenticate blue diamonds.
Conserving Helium
Global helium resources are dwindling, and there'll be no substitute if we run out.
Solar Storm Roundup
Early sun spots forecast rough weather ahead during new eleven-year solar storm cycle.
Parasitic Butterflies
Butterflies use chemical signals to fool ants into raising their young.
Animal Grandparents
Researchers scientifically document grandparenting behavior in animals for the first time.